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(A) The given structure represents a saturated fatty acid with a long hydrocarbon chain.Counting the carbon atoms in the chain: there is one terminal

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Palmitic acid

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(A) The given structure represents a saturated fatty acid with a long hydrocarbon chain.Counting the carbon atoms in the chain: there is one terminal $CH_3$ group,$14$ $CH_2$ groups,and one carboxyl group $(-COOH)$.Total number of carbon atoms = $1 + 14 + 1 = 16$.$A$ fatty acid with $16$ carbon atoms and no double bonds is known as Palmitic acid $(C_{16}H_{32}O_2)$.

Column-$I$	Column-$II$
$(A)$ Short-chain unsaturated fatty acid	$(i)$ Oleic acid
$(B)$ Long-chain unsaturated fatty acid	$(ii)$ Crotonic acid
$(C)$ Short-chain saturated fatty acid	$(iii)$ Butyric acid
$(D)$ Long-chain saturated fatty acid	$(iv)$ Palmitic acid

Identify the type of fatty acid shown in the given structure.

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